Hello to you,
In this issue
of the Che Bello Newsletter we are going to look at how to create peacefull
rooms in your home.
This is a two
part article, and you get part two in my next newsletter.
Happy
reading....
Peaceful rooms - Part one
In this hectic
modern world it is important that the concept of ‘home’ is closely tied to the
thought of a place where you can kick back, relax, and revitalize.
Let loose the good energies, a bit of spirituality and a great deal of beautiful
and peaceful atmosphere.
With this, I hope
to be able to inspire you to swing the magic stick at home and turn the rooms of
your home into peaceful personal retreats, where you and your family will be
able to unwind.
With a touch of Neo Feng Shui and modern arrangements, I intend to guide you
through the home, room by room, and provide you with ideas as to how you can
create peaceful rooms in your own home.
Mess: No access
As you have probably already guessed I will begin by emphasizing that mess has
no place at all in peaceful rooms.
Mess and good energies are simply not compatible, so, who could be relaxed
in such an inharmonious atmosphere, and who would want to be a part of it?
Consequently, the very first thing you need to do is: deport your mess. Sort out
and clean up.
Throw away
anything that is unnecessary. Consider letting go of items or clothes that you
have not used in over a year. Remember, by getting rid of the old you make room
for new things in your life.
Secondly, you should think along the lines of natural materials, soft and
soothing color schemes as well as carefully selected furniture and accessories.
These are the basic ingredients you need in order to create peaceful rooms in a
modern home filled with activity.
Whether you live
in an apartment or in a house, you should go through your rooms and add some of
the good energies and a pleasant atmosphere.
• Peace has never felt so good
• Peace has never been so beautiful
Living Room
In order for your living room to express peace, being a room where social
activity takes place, you need to surround yourself with materials (preferably
natural materials) and colors that make you feel good and at the same time have
a soothing and de-stressing effect.
As the living room is one of the more ‘busy’ rooms, it is important to create a
harmonious balance between forms and functions in the room.
What makes a room
appear harmonious is mainly the choice of color, furniture, as well as
accessories and lighting.
The functions you
want the room to have must be taken into account, and this is why it takes
planning and attention to details to make a room functional as well as
harmonious with a peaceful touch.
The fact that your living room is an active one, demanding space for children,
guests, and everyday activities, should not exclude at least some calm and
comfortable lounge style in the room.
A ‘chill-out’
area, which allows a moment of peace and quiet, is an important addition to the
room.
You
could for instance start by appointing a corner of your living room as your
‘chill-out’ area.
You could paint
the wall (or just a section) in a pleasant color, and consider using a few
lengths of wallpaper.
You could put in
a comfortable armchair, perhaps accompanied by a matching foot rest. Or you
could choose some oversized floor cushions in combination with complementary and
matching smaller ones.
A huge inviting
couch in a calm color and preferably made out of natural materials is no doubt
the ultimate piece of relax furniture in a living room.
Let
nature enter in the shape of natural materials, green plants, and of course
beautiful fresh flowers in your favorite colors.
You can also
collect stones of different sizes and place them on large platters with lots of
pillar candles.
Some beautiful
glass bowls filled with water, floating candles, stones, or flower heads create
both a good energy and a pleasant atmosphere.
Also, try placing stones of different sizes in your pots for plants, for
instance with a long-stemmed plant, an olive tree, or something else.
Little pieces of
driftwood, something which you might be lucky to find at the beach during
summertime, create a great look when mixed with the stones.
The crackling
calming sound of fire also has a soothing effect, and, at the same time, it
offers energy and warmth.
Kitchen
Dining in the company of family and friends is one of the quickest ways to
relaxation. It is de-stressing, cozy, and creates a good atmosphere.
The
modern dining kitchen or family room, in which food is both prepared and
enjoyed, is for the most part a well-functioning room.
This is a place
where the family can spend time together before, during, and after the
preparation of meals. Aromas spread and whet the appetite, and you are able to
speak together during the entire process.
There are no so-called rules of how to make this otherwise active room peaceful.
But the concept
of ‘mess: no admission’ is of course beneficial.
This meaning that
you minimize the amount of stuff on the kitchen counter, that you get rid of
dirty dishes, and that you make sure the kitchen is nice and clean. (This is
something to which all family members can contribute ) Fruit and fresh flowers
is a must in a kitchen.
The Rustic Style
You
can choose the rustic country kitchen style with lots of warmth and fine details
with a touch of Shabby Chic.
Try to bring out
natural materials in the form of wooden furniture, rustic clinker bricks,
granite, or maybe a stone wall.
Emphasize with
natural color schemes.
If you wish to
add stronger color, you can do so by accessorizing; cups, jars, towels, napkins,
flowers, etc.
The Minimalistic
Style
If you are more into the minimalistic look, you need to think about shapes and
functions. Remember that less is more. In the minimalistic kitchen all drawers
open and close soundlessly, all surfaces are shiny, knifes are always sharp, and
anything unnecessary is out of sight.
In order to
soften this kitchen style a little, combine the high tech elements with natural
materials.
For instance, you could combine the steel and granite surfaces with marble in a
natural shade and cherry tree wood. Bright, pleasant colors on walls as well as
accessories similarly soften the room and create a peaceful look.
Fresh herbs and
plain glass vases with single cut flowers add harmony and atmosphere to the room.
Remember to keep your drawers and cupboards neat and tidy. Knowing that
breadcrumbs are piling up in your drawers and that flour dust is all over your
cupboards is unnecessarily stressful.
A television in
the kitchen is, opposed to many families’ wishes, a bad idea. It is supposed to
be a place to share good times, eat and talk, and it is both stressful and
annoying if one or more family members are inattentive because of a television
program.
Creating a
peaceful and harmonious kitchen requires a little undisturbed quality time.
The Bedroom
You spend a great deal of the time in your bedroom and in bed, and both provide
the setting for your sleep, dreams, and your general recharge of energy for the
following day.
This is why the
bedroom needs to be the most peaceful out of all your rooms.
Make sure that your bedroom is as simple as possible. Simplicity does not
exclude coziness.
Use very few
pieces of furniture, as you want to avoid too many disturbing elements in this
room.
Choose some
matching bright colors that make you feel good. You can also paint a smaller
section at the head end of your bed, or put in it some pleasantly patterned
wallpaper.
Naturally, your bed is the single most important piece of furniture in this room.
You can place the bed up against a wall; however, it should not be located
directly opposite the bedroom door as it lets in too much disturbing energy.
Place the bed so
that you can see the door from your position in the bed. Being able to see who
enters the room eases the unconscious mind.
Your
bedspread is also important as it covers a large flat surface in the room.
Choose a color that matches the room; a contrasting shade if you like.
Use this chosen
color for pillows and other very simple accessories as well.
Avoid mirrors in your bedroom as far as possible.
If you do want a
mirror, make sure that you will not be looking at yourself in it from your
position in the bed. This will disturb your unconscious mind which needs
complete calmness in this room. On the other hand, putting up a mirror which
reflects the sky or an ocean is a great idea.
A television has no place in this room – I’m sorry! It brings with it too many
disturbing energies. Instead, have a small CD player hidden somewhere (in a
cabinet for instance), and play some de-stressing music that makes you calm down.
Use this method
as a small meditative break at daytime as well - it works wonders.
Apart from the natural sunlight, the lighting needs to be soft and pleasant.
If possible, make
sure the bedroom is placed to the East.
Following the sun
rise as you are getting out of bed provides you with a natural energy to get up
and going.
Peaceful Colors
Choose as bright colors as possible. Dark colors are too intense and too active
for peaceful rooms.
Bright colors
stimulate the mental senses, and they allow a more mixed choice of furniture as
well as the choice of patterns, as these are less dominant than strong colors.
I hope that this
newsletter has provided you with inspiration to some ‘peaceful’ ideas for your
home.
A bit of Neo Feng
Shui was introduced, but I feel that this is a significant ingredient to a
peaceful room. At the
Interior decorator course you will find
a complete section on the exciting Neo Feng Shui.
The upcoming
newsletter will continue with Peaceful Rooms - Part Two. These are the headlines:
Bathing –
Bathroom
Working – Office
Outdoor Living – Garden/Terrace
Until then, test
and trial until you find your very own perfect way of creating peace in your
rooms. And then there is only one thing left to do… Try it out!
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